The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
The causal chain and focus of disease may include: | basic cell structuresites where toxic substances can cause diseaseroutes of entry, including:mechanisms covering inhalationabsorption ingestionroutes of exit physic injuries |
Common diseases may include the fundamental causes and effects of: | lung diseasechronic bronchitisemphysemaheart diseasepulmonary oedemapulmonary fibrosiscancershypersensitivityoccupational asthmaalveoli tisdermatitisallergic contact dermatitisskin cancerpoisoningnervous system diseasecirculatory system disease |
Common disease related to routes of exit may include those involving: | liverkidneybladderreproductive systems cover the latency potential |
Causes of stress (stressors) may include: | environmental factorsbad workplace designwork hazardsjob designjob monotonycontractual conditionsesteem valuesrelationship difficultieslack of control physical impairments |
Stress effects may include: | fatigueanxietyhypertensiondepressionhostility and aggressionpsychosomatic complaintsneuroses They may also be associated/linked with:bronchial asthmanervous rashesdiabetes some cancers |
Shift work responses are related to circadian rhythms (24 hour rhythms) and may result in: | disturbed or inadequate sleepfatiguedepression and neurosesdependence on drugssusceptibility to sicknessdisturbed family and social life |
Alcohol and other drug/substances may include: | alcoholnicotineprescription drugs other medicinal drugsillicit drugs and substances |
Health and hygiene legislative, industry and site, standards may include: | policyaccountabilitysupervisionworkforce involvementphysical environmentrisk assessment practiceswork planningexternal informationmedical/first-aid rehabilitation |
Work injury recording systems may include: | definitions (occupational injury, fatal injury, work days lost, employees, time frames)data managementreporting parametersreporting investigation |
Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure may include: | systems for water (potable) and waste watermaintenance of cleanliness and sanitationtoiletswashing facilitieshand basinscrib rooms / dining areasshower / changing facilitiesvermin control and eradicationdrainage of stagnant waterwaste decaying woodrefuse disposalsheltered reception areas regular checking processes |
Chemical and hazardous substances in mines may include: | industrial chemicaldieselhydraulicsoilsliquefied petroleum gaspolyurethane asbestos |
Chemical and hazardous substance control systems may include: | eliminationsubstitutionisolation and protectionengineering controls (ventilation, containment etc)safe work practicespersonal protective equipment new product management measures (need, assessment, controls, surveillance, induction and training) |
Atmosphere and ventilation measures may include: | identification of air standards (oxygen, impurities, contaminants, dust)establishment of appropriate evaluation and air quality control systemsassessment of protection needsauthorisation for nominated activities maintenance of adequate records of air quality levels |
Dust control measures may include: | establishment of a dust control programmonitoring and analysis of dustidentification and responses to dust problemsselection and application of appropriate methods to determine dust concentrations |
Training and re-training may include: | inductionon-the-job discussionssafety meetingsOHS committeescircularssafety training sessionsencouragement incentivesinput into developmentshealth and hygiene inspections |
Personal protection may include those for: | hearingeyes (industrial, radiation, ultra-violet, infra-red radiation)respiratory protective deviceshand (gloves)headfeet (boots)long hairprotective clothingsafety belts and harnessessafety signs |
Mine lighting requirements may include: | general work areaspersonal lighting for underground usemachinery mounted lighting systemsvisual displays emergency lighting systems |
Vibration may contribute to, or result in: | bone damagestomach and digestive problemsheart problemsvaricose veinsvaricocle pilesdisruption to the nervous system resulting in:weaknessfatigueloss of appetiteirritabilityheadacheinsomnia impotence |
Vibration hazard analysis may include: | extent of damage factors (time of exposure, vibration frequency rate, amplitude of vibration)types of vibration (whole body vibration, VLF whole body vibration, LF whole body vibrationhand-arm vibration (vibration white fingers) |
Vibration controls may include: | vibration surveysestablishment of vibration limitsestablishment of targets for vibration limitsprovision of training in vibration measurementestablishment, implementation and monitoring of vehicle / equipment design criteria (operation, seating, mountings, portable machinery) |
Noise management controls may include: | establishment of noise limitsregular measurement and recording of noiseengineering / design of noise controlsestablishment of noise protection zonesidentificationprovision and testing of noise protection equipmentadequate training of personnelan appropriate audiometric testing regime |
Heat/cold exposure protection may include: | adequate training of personnelmeasurements of heat stress indexmonitoring of index and employeesestablishment of cool rest areasprovision of cool waterprovision of canopies, cabins and appropriate clothing |
Equipment and materials control measures may include: | selection and acquisition proceduresmaterials safety data sheets (MSDS)risk assessmenthealth and safety auditswork procedurestraining requirements for operation maintenance procedures |
Explosive control systems may include: | legislative requirementsselection and procurementstorageconveyancehandlinghandling of old / deteriorated stockmisfiresentry after blastingcharginginspectionsinitiationstorms electronic risks |